Rahul Jalali appointed Chief Information Officer of Union Pacific 16 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review Union Pacific has announced that Rahul Jalali has been appointed as Chief Information Officer, effective from 2 November 2020.
Network Rail to release open live data source for station lifts and escalators 15 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review By making the live data publicly available, passengers will be able to discover how accessible a station is prior to their journey.
DB and SBB to expand services between Germany and Switzerland 15 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review As well as introducing new direct services between the two countries, SBB and DB will work to ensure that travel times will be further reduced.
TfW and Network Rail introduce new technology to limit impact of autumnal weather 15 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review Two new solutions - Automated Intelligent Video Review cameras and plasma technology - have been introduced on the TfW network to combat the challenges of autumn weather in the UK.
HS2 announces creation of 412 new apprenticeship opportunities 14 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review The announcement supports HS2 Ltd's commitment to create at least 2,000 apprenticeships during the life span of the project.
Southampton rail freight services to receive £17 million investment 13 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review The UK government is investing £17 million into track and signalling infrastructure to support the lengthening of freight trains at Southampton's docks.
Virgin Hyperloop names West Virginia as home to Hyperloop Certification Center 13 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review The development of the Hyperloop Certification Center in West Virginia will bring significant investment, jobs and economic growth to the region.
Giant tunnelling machines contract for London tunnels signed by HS2 Ltd 12 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review Upon delivery in 2021, HS2's two tunnel boring machines will bore through a combined total of 26 miles between London and West Ruislip.
Great Northern’s Hertfordshire trains save over 4,000 tonnes of carbon emissions 12 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review After being in operation for a year, Great Northern's Class 717 trains have enabled significant carbon emission savings across the Hertfordshire network.
National Rail Manufacturing Plan welcomed by Australasian Railway Association 9 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review The ARA has welcomed the policy that will support a strong Australian rail manufacturing sector and strengthen the supply chain.
Network Rail signs charter to tackle rough sleeping on UK rail network 9 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review The railway charter will support the UK government's aim to break the cycle of homelessness and ending rough sleeping for good.
Transport for Wales highlights efforts in reducing carbon footprint for Clean Air Day 2020 8 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review To mark Clean Air Day 2020, Transport for Wales has celebrated its efforts in reducing its carbon emissions by 6.27 per cent during the 2019-2020 financial year.
High Speed Two public consultation opens on latest proposals 8 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review HS2’s journey north accelerates as public consultation opens asking local communities to have their say on the railway’s proposed design refinements.
Deutsche Bahn invests €400 million in new ICE plant in Nuremberg 8 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review The new carbon neutral ICE plant in the railway metropolis of Nuremberg will be able to fit 25 ICE trains daily, and create more than 450 jobs.
ORR statistics outline lowest passenger levels in UK since mid-19th century 8 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review During Q1 of 2020-2021, the number of passenger journeys decreased by more than 400 million when compared to the same quarter in 2019-2020.
